Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the cover athlete for the standard edition of NBA 2K19.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Credit: Brian Mazique (NBA 2K)

Here is a look at the trailer and a look at three in-game images, though they have been filtered for effect in the game.

Thanks to a leak that spread via Twitter on June 24, that news is a bit anticlimactic. Nonetheless, Antetokounmpo's rise to stardom seems perfect for the "They Will Know Your Name" slogan for 2K this year.

“I am honored to be the first international player featured on the cover of NBA 2K19,” said Antetokounmpo. “I love playing NBA 2K so this means a lot to me. I have worked hard to earn recognition in the NBA and being on the cover of NBA 2K19 is a dream come true.”

“Giannis is the future of the NBA and his drive and athleticism have made him an undeniable force in the league,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Marketing for NBA 2K. “He’s the perfect cover athlete and we’re excited to feature him as our very first international cover star, as NBA 2K has a strong following with fans all over the world.”

As you can see, the cover continues the theme established with the LeBron James 20th Anniversary Edition. The quotes that are all around James' head have been duplicated and personalized for Antetokounmpo. Here is a high-resolution image:

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Credit: 2K

2K also released the pre-order details for the game:

We're still waiting to learn the first in-game details on NBA 2K19, but I wouldn't expect tosee any of that information until the second or third week of July.